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三寸釘
saam1 cyun3 deng1 |
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small in stature (like a dwarf, lit., "three inch nail") Level: 3 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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Characters in this word:三 saam1 saam3 - three; several寸 cyun3 - inch; very small; cocky; arrogant 釘 deng1 ding1 - nail; follow closely; urge |
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